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Communication Studies: Reference Works

For resources related to Communication Studies majors and those taking Communication classes.

Reference Works

Citing Reference Source [MLA]

Citing reference works in MLA format is much like citing a chapter in an edited book. For more information on citations, see Purdue OWL's guide to MLA Format.

For reference sources that have individual authors for each entry or chapter, the basic format is as follows:

  • Print: Lastname, E. F. "Title of Chapter." Title of the Reference Work. Edition. Year. 

  • Electronic: Lastname, E. F. "Title of Chapter." Title of the Reference Work. Edition. Year. URL or DOI

For reference sources that have a group or organization as the author, the basic format is as follows:

  • Print: Group/organization name. "Title of Chapter." Title of the Reference Work. Edition. Year. 
  • Electronic: Group/organization name. "Title of Chapter." Title of the Reference Work. Edition. Year. URL.

Search for More Reference Works Online or through OhioLINK

To search for other reference works that are online or available through OhioLINK, start your search here. Try searching by keyword using your topic or subject area and "dictionary" or "encyclopedia."

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Search for More Reference Works in the Thorne Library

Use the Thorne Library's online catalog to find other reference works. Try searching by keyword using your topic or subject area and "dictionary" or "encyclopedia."

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